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Schoolboy who wears girls' clothes to school hailed as 'inspirational and brave'
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'The smile on his face when he came out of school that day basically said it all for me.'
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Sleep expert shares particular snack that can help children fall asleep faster
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Children could be struggling returning to their regular bedtime as school starts but there is one snack that could help them fall asleep faster
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Brave Milly Byrne, 5, starts first day at school against the odds after heart transplant: 'It's a huge deal'
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When Milly Byrne was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy at 20 months and placed on a waiting list for a heart transplant, her parents Charlene and Gavin were told to prepare for the worst
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'Emotional wreck' Rosanna Davison shares excitement and worry about kids emotional first day at school
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Rosanna revealed: 'I’m a bit wobbly today thinking about the magical baby years slowly coming to an end'
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Hilarious pictures show before and after from girl's first day of primary school
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Four-year-old Lyla was utterly shattered after coming home from her first day at primary school
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Teacher urges parents not to buy this one item of stationery for upcoming school term
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'It's a distraction for other students, not just the one using it'
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Should children have longer school summer holidays? As Back To School time gears up, take part in our poll
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It's been a washout summer and school yards will soon be full again - but should children get more freedom when the evenings are longer?
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says that free secondary school books is 'medium-term plan'
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EXCLUSIVE: In an interview with The Irish Mirror, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said the Government would be in favour of extending free school books to secondary school pupils but that it might not be possible so soon after the introduction of primary school books
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Decathlon launches budget back to school essentials range with schoolbags from just €8
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While the excitement of a fresh academic year is building up, many families are feeling the pressure of the ongoing cost of living crisis. Some will be on the lookout for budget-friendly solutions that don't compromise on quality and functionality.
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Cost of living: Thousands of Irish families to receive payments from €260 per child from Monday
Cost of Living
Applications for receipt of the payment opened in June but people are still able to apply. Those eligible for automatic payment will receive theirs on Monday, July 10
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Thousands of parents to receive payment worth almost €400 in coming weeks
Cost of Living
This year people will receive an added €100 to the payment, which was announced earlier this year
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Children in Ireland to be allocated almost €100 each under newly announced scheme
Cost of Living
The aim of this boost is to cover the cost of all school books, workbooks, and copybooks, in order to ease the pressure parents face each year
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Social welfare Ireland: Parents have just four days to apply for possible €285 Back to School payment
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Any parents who have yet to apply for the scheme will need to do so by then or risk missing out
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Thousands of Irish parents have just one week left to apply for Back to School Allowance
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Over 120,000 parents have already signed up for the payment, which began in July
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Irish cyber experts warn schools of criminals targeting confidential information on students
Cybersecurity
'This isn’t only a hindrance for the school, but also can pose a serious risk to the students’ personal information'
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When are the school holidays for 2022 and 2023 in Ireland
Schools
Attention has already turned to the next set of school breaks as the new academic year gets underway
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We spent €15 in Aldi, Lidl and Dunnes and made school lunches for two weeks
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One thing every child needs as they head back to school is a packed lunch, the cost of which can creep up if not planned out
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Parents tell of heartbreaking reality of back-to-school costs as many can't afford weekly shop
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“The back-to-school allowance didn't even cover the cost of his books this year. I still have copies, shoes, school bags and uniforms left to buy and that’s without doing the shopping and covering all of our bills”
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Parents warned over increased risk of serious condition on return to school and what to look out for
HSE
This is due to the increase of triggers facing children in a school setting
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Students warned over common scam on return to college that could cost them €1,300
Irish News
Gardaí are advising people to be wary of these rental scams, particularly at this time of year when students are returning to college
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Met Eireann pinpoints abrupt end of 'back-to-school weather' with rain and thunderstorms
AIB
Outbreaks of rain will develop in the west and northwest on Friday morning and will spread over the western half of the country in the afternoon, becoming heavier
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Social welfare: Irish parents reminded of closing date and rules for 'Back to School' payment
HSE
Applications opened back on June 20 and close on September 30 for families with children aged between 4-17 on September 30
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Students anxious about going back to school urged to get organised, make new friends and open up about their worries
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Turn2Me, a national mental health charity, said young people feeling anxious about going back to school should speak to a loved one about how they’re feeling
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Parents asked not to buy popular pencil case item during back to school shop by concerned teacher
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The back to school shop is underway for many parents as they help prepare their children for the new term. However, one teacher has advised them against buying one specific stationary item
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